Jobs in West Covina

• Forecasting store demand for each SKU/DC combination to maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure seasonal and new product launches are supported with sufficient inventory.
• Monitoring inventory levels category wide and adjust replenishment plans based on sales trends and promotional activity.
• Collaborating with vendors to secure consistent product supply through placing purchase orders and manage lead times and timely deliveries effectively to avoid stock outs or overstock situations.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor partnerships while leading competitive bidding processes and collaborating with Category Managers on contract, pricing, and terms negotiations to ensure quality, reliability, and optimized cost and value.
• Partnering with vendors on cross-dock and zero-inventory programs to meet store fill rate targets.
• Maintaining accurate product and vendor data in our internal supply chain systems.
• Communicating proactively with stores and internal teams regarding product availability and supply issues.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• At least 3 years of experience in replenishment, buying, or inventory management within a retail, grocery, alcohol, or produce environments preferred.
• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in demand forecasting and inventory planning.
• Proven negotiating experience and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of replenishment systems and supply chain processes with a customer-focused mindset.
• A detail oriented-approach with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment, supported by a flexible schedule that accommodates occasional travel and weekend availability.

• What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

• Delivering on Trader Joe's Category Vision everyday for their assigned Category while also being responsible for product value, selection, vendor relations, fulfillment measures, and inventory quality.
• Being an expert on Category trends and seasonality creating a WOW! selection everyday.
• Developing and launching new items that are compelling and great value.
• Partnering with Merchandising leadership to set and achieve sales, margin, SKU count and sales dollar/unit minimum targets.
• Managing vendors to deliver Value on an ongoing basis while staying informed about vendor capacity and ensures that vendors deliver on their product quality through QC tasting and store feedback.
• Working with different internal teams from partnering with Product Development to actively diversify our vendor base or supporting our Replenishment Buyers to achieve fulfillment goals such as fill-rate, TOS and inventory quality goals.
• Maintaining a Shopping List of needed new products to ensure the Category is exceeding customer's expectations.
• Having a deep knowledge of their category and Trader Joe's product diversity.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• At least 7 years of experience as a Category Manager in the food retail industry, with a preference for Grocery and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders including expert negotiation skills with a focus on building respectful relationships with our vendor partners.
• A comfort with retail-based mathematics and is proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in buying and sourcing of new food products with an understanding of how to evaluate quality, manage fulfillment goals and partnering with larger Product teams.
• The ability to stay organized amid a fast paced and changing retail environment while juggling multiple priorities without losing sight of the smallest details.
• Demonstrated integrity in everything they do.

• What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

• Review and resolve allocation exceptions, including emergencies, shortages, and servicecritical issues, while recommending corrective actions such as internal transfers, reallocation, or delivery prioritization.
• Monitor days of supply across assigned categories or warehouses to identify service or freshness risks and maintain accurate visibility for emergency or specialcase inbound appointments.
• Ensure alignment between inbound timing, warehouse capacity, and operational readiness, escalating potential capacity risks as needed.
• Support short and longterm capacity modeling for assigned product groups or warehouse networks.
• Collaborate daily with the Flow & Capacity Planning Manager, Buyers, Inventory COE, Operations, our 3PL, Warehouse, and Transportation teams to maintain seamless execution.
• Partner with our 3PL and the TransportationManaged Vendor Coordinator to align vendor flow performance with allocation strategies and decisions..

• 3+ years of experience in inventory planning, flow management, or supply chain operations.
• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in capacity modeling, inventory balancing, and datadriven decisionmaking.
• Excellent communication and crossfunctional collaboration abilities, supported by a customerfocused mindset
• Advanced knowledge of inventory allocation, replenishment, and flowplanning processes.
• A detailoriented approach with strong organizational, problemsolving, and riskidentification skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fastpaced, teamoriented environment and maintain a flexible schedule that supports occasional travel and weekend availability.

• What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

• Develop, monitor, and adjust demand models using historical data, seasonal trends, promotional plans, and realtime sales feedback to optimize forecast accuracy and inventory performance.
• Build short and longterm inventory plans that support business objectives, capacity constraints, and service targets across distribution centers.
• Analyze root causes of inventory imbalances and recommend actionable solutions to improve flow, availability, and freshness.
• Collaborate closely with Buying, Merchandising, our 3PL, Logistics, and other crossfunctional teams to align on forecast adjustments, inventory priorities, and launch readiness for seasonal and new products.
• Maintain accurate forecasting data and inventory metrics in AI planning systems while proactively communicating forecast changes, risks, and opportunities to internal stakeholders.

• 3+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in forecasting tools, advanced Excel modeling, and datadriven decisionmaking.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems, forecasting methodologies, and broader supply chain strategies.
• A detailoriented approach with strong problemsolving, organizational, and riskidentification skills.
• Excellent communication and crossfunctional collaboration abilities, supported by a customerfocused mindset.
• The ability to thrive in a fastpaced, teamoriented environment and maintain a flexible schedule that supports occasional travel and weekend availability.
• Experience with network modeling tools, preferred but not required.

• What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

• Collaborating with Category Managers and Sr. Category Managers to achieve sales, margin, SKU count and sales dollar/unit minimum targets and provides support to Category Management in team in daily tasks and projects.
• Developing category in product assortment, vendor capabilities and category trends and work to curate a diverse range of products that meet the changing needs of Trader Joe's Customers.
• Working with Product Developers to actively diversify Trader Joe's vendor base and develops broker-free relationships while maintaining strong vendor relations to expand product offerings.
• Assisting with Subcategory Reviews and makes recommendations for improvement based on category and sales performance.
• Partnering with departments such as Marketing, Operations, and Finance to ensure seamless execution of category plans and assists with planning and executing marketing features for all products including New and Limited items.
• Supporting the Supply Chain team to achieve fulfillment goals such as fill-rate, TOS and inventory quality goals.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• A Bachelor's degree and three years experience working as a Buyer, Category Manager, or Merchandising within a Retail organization with a preference for CPG or Grocery.
• Experience buying and sourcing new products while building relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience with perishables is preferred
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrates excellent time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required as well as comfort with retail-based mathematics.

• What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

OBJECTIVE: Classic Home is a reputable furniture company specializing in private-label brands. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and innovative design, we strive to provide exceptional furniture solutions to our customers. As a Private Label Account Specialist, you will play a key role in expanding our private label business and strengthening our client partnerships.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Manage a portfolio of furniture private label accounts, serving as the main point of contact and building strong relationships with clients.

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, design, manufacturing, and logistics, to ensure successful execution of private label projects.

·        Follow up customers supply chain process for direct container shipping from overseas direct to customers. 

·        Daily communication and follow up with overseas vendors/Suppliers. Able to direct design concepts and spec information, analyze required information/details before disseminating to the suppliers.

·        Coordinate production timeline requirements with sense of urgency, diligence, and attention to detail.

·        Assist with entering, auditing, and analyzing new and existing product data information including costing, pricing, dimensions, materials, parts, and supplier information in various internal systems.

·        Conduct regular meetings with clients to understand their furniture needs, provide product recommendations, and present new design concepts.

·        Work closely with clients to develop customized private label furniture collections, considering their brand identity, target market, and pricing requirements.

·        Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market demand to identify opportunities for new product development and differentiation.

·        Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with clients, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction.

·        Track and analyze sales data, generate reports, and provide insights and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

·        Navigate, monitor, and complete task requirements in account Portal and maintain customer vendor guidelines.

·        Stay updated on industry regulations, certifications, and compliance requirements related to furniture manufacturing, labeling and maintain customer vendor guidelines to ensure the company is compliant.  

·        Works closely with inventory management.

·        Works closely with QC team overseas to address quality issues with suppliers.

·        Attending trade shows, industry events, and client visits to represent the company and promote private label offerings if necessary.

·        Follows all CH Company policies, rules, and regulations, including Safety.

·        Perform other job-related duties as assigned by company and /or Supervisor.

·        Provide training for new employees as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

·        Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, interior design, or a related field.

·        Proven experience in account management or sales within the furniture industry.

·        Strong knowledge of furniture design, materials, and manufacturing processes.

·        Have a clear understanding of the supply chain process for direct container shipping from overseas direct to customers. 

·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients and internal teams.

·        Ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

·        Ability to understand client needs and translate them into successful private label furniture collections.

·        Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving sales and revenue growth.

·        Proficient in using e-commerce platforms, order management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. (Excel pivots, v-look up, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); strong data entry skills

·        Basic knowledge of project management within the home décor industry a plus.

·        Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills and critical thinking abilities

·        Strong communication skills in both verbal and written.

·        Ability to multi-task several priorities and possess solid time management skills.

·        Prepare purchasing documents and other tasks if necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment
• Ability to work sitting down with some walking up and down the stairs.

Compensation:

$50k-$65k/year open to negotiation.

About the Role

This is a full-time, on-site Purchasing Assistant role based in City of Industry, CA. The role requires a detail-oriented and efficient individual who supports the company's procurement goals and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• New product development coordination and support
• Review purchase request and create purchase order
• Familiar with import & export document, payment for oversea vendor, ISF to custom & import cost for all of oversea shipments
• Vendor price compare & quotation
• Track import shipment and schedule
• Estimate cost calculation
• Communication and coordinate between branch and vendor
• Product review and improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and above
• 2 years of purchasing experience and/or import document administration
• Strong understanding of Purchasing Processes, Purchasing, and Procurement
• General understanding of operations and supply chain procedures
• Solid organizational skills
• Working intermediate level knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel and purchasing software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong analytical mindset
• Strong organization and documentation skills
• ERP Experience
• Bilingual (English & Chinese - Mandarin)

Japanese Bilingual Purchasing Coordinator

Who we are:

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

Benefits

All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents

Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.

Location: El Monte, CA

Hours: M-F: 8AM – 5PM. 1 hour lunch. OT as needed

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate with department manager and Purchasing Agent colleagues to manage relationship with suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with contract terms.
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Assist department manager to set up stock numbers for new items and products.
• Research and develop products for the Company to sell by tasting and evaluating sample products, visiting production companies, and working with the sales departments and warehouse to identify customer needs and preferences.
• Work with group companies and affiliated companies to assist with processing and shipping orders to their locations.
• Collaborate with the department manager and Purchasing Agent colleagues to negotiate bulk discounts by coordinating with MTC Group for bulk purchases.
• Conduct inventory checks whenever there are discrepancies in the warehouse inventory.
• Assist with annual Food Expo preparations.
• Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
• Other duties as required by department manager.
• Obligation to answer to all management as requested.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit and work in an office setting for an extended period of time.
• Able to type and use a computer for extended period of time.
• Able to talk, hear, walk, stand, smell, taste, reach, bend, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Working Conditions

o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office

o Location: Indoors and travel to vendor sites when necessary

Other Requirements

• Business level English - Read/write/speak/listen required.
• Business level Japanese - Read/write/speak/listen required.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in business preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience preferred, preferably in food industry.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possess basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics NAV, highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred.

Disclaimers

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related duties as instructed or requested by the department manager or other management as needed, subject to reasonable accommodation and business needs. The information contained herein is subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, and no part of this document is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the “at-will” employment status with the Company. Requirements are subject to accommodations with ADA, FEHA, and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.

Mutual Trading Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company:

Apex Imaging Services is a nationwide custom solution provider for multi-site remodels and rollouts in the retail and restaurant industries. We’re revolutionizing the commercial multi-site remodel industry at Apex by developing leading-edge technology and blending it with our team of skilled tradespeople.

About the Role:

The Assistant Estimator will learn how to read and interpret plans to accurately estimate the total cost of construction projects. The role involves performing detailed take-offs, communicating and organizing scope and material lists with vendors and subcontractors, and presenting and handing off estimates to the Project Management and Business Development team. The Assistant Estimator will support the Estimating team to detail the scope of work for each trade, cost per trade/subcontractor, site services, material requirements, lead times, and develop a critical path for project execution.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in construction management experience or related degree with the desire to learn and grow in this field
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, details, and specifications accurately.
• Experience in sourcing, vetting, and selecting subcontractors for project execution.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Assistant Estimator include but are not limited to:

• Partner with Estimating team to provide precise project estimates and bid proposals, including comprehensive project takeoffs, detailed budgets, and job costing.
• Draft and manage construction contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Demonstrate advanced computer skills with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Timberline, and other estimating software is highly desirable.
• Have a hand in each project from the estimation phase through to the handoff to the Project Management (PM) team. Develop critical paths and Gantt charts to illustrate and present cost details and bid submissions, including inspections, milestones, and trade alignment.
• Write, submit, and track Requests for Information (RFIs) as required on client portals such as Lucernex, ProCore, ProTrack, Project Mates, etc.
• Read and interpret plans as needed to support specific trade scopes and address RFIs effectively.

Administrative Assistant (Contract-to-Hire)

Real Estate Industry | Bilingual Mandarin Required

Salary: $54,000–$60,000

Location: near Rosemead, CA

About the Role

Our client in the real estate industry is seeking a highly organized, proactive Administrative Assistant to join their team on a contract‑to‑hire basis. This individual will support daily office operations, assist executives and internal teams, and ensure seamless communication across clients, vendors, and partners. The ideal candidate will bring real estate industry experience, strong administrative capabilities, and the ability to communicate fluently in both English and Mandarin.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including scheduling, document preparation, email management, and office coordination

• Assist with real estate transactions, listing support, client communications, and document tracking

• Maintain databases, update internal records, and ensure accurate filing of contracts and compliance materials

• Coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and support team projects and deadlines

• Serve as a primary point of contact for Mandarin‑speaking clients and partners

• Support ad‑hoc tasks to enhance team efficiency and operational workflow

Qualifications

• Experience working in the real estate industry (brokerage, property management, escrow, lending, development, etc.)

• Bilingual in Mandarin and English (verbal and written)

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM or real estate platforms

• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with clients professionally

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy

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